World’s hottest pepper is ‘hot enough to strip paint’

Yes, the Naga Viper, the latest claimant to the world's-hottest-pepper crown, outdistances its predecessor, the Bhut Jolokia, or "ghost chili," by more than 300,000 points on the famous Scoville scale of tongue-scorching chili hotness.

Scientists Find Protein That May Help Control Prostate Cancer

A protein that regulates prostate stem cell self-renewal and also plays a role in the transformation of healthy cells into prostate cancer cells has been identified by U.S. scientists.

"Gothic Kitten" Abuser Wants to Groom Pets Again

After being convicted of animal cruelty earlier this year, Holly Crawford is asking a Pennsylvania judge to allow her to re-open her home-based animal grooming business.

The not-so-elusive red fox

Red foxes aren't always reddish-orange in color.

They can be jet black or silver, with white accents, said Shannon Schwab, district wildlife manager with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Such red foxes have mostly been seen in and around Silverthorne.